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Health Effects

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Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS
Exposure/Health Effects (Part A-Epoxy)
Ingestion: Not expected to be a normal route of exposure.
Skin Contact: Skin irritant
Part B-Amine
Inhalation: Because of its low volatility this product is not likely to be an inhalation hazard.
Eye Contact: Product is moderately irritating to the eyes.
Ingestion: Product is generally considered to have a low order of acute oral toxicity.
Skin Contact: Product is moderately irritating to the skin. product may cause skin sensitization.
Pre-existing skin allergies may increase the chance of developing increased allergy symptoms from exposure to this product. pre-existing skin and eye disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this product.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS
Other Health Information (Part A-Epoxy): Pre-existing skin allergies may increase the chance of developing increased allergy symptoms from exposure to this product. Pre-existing skin and eye disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this produ

Carcinogenicity:

From MSDS
CARCINOGENICITY (Epoxy Resin):
Chronic studies: Recent 2-year bioassays in mice exposed by the dermal route to epoxy resin. The diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A (DGEBPA), or to resins predominantly of DGEBPA have yielded very limited evidence of

First Aid:

From MSDS
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Exposure: Immediately remove contaminated clothing or shoes. Wipe excess from skin and flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Use soap if available or follow by washing with soap and water. Do not reuse clothing until thoroughly cleaned. Get medical attention. Contaminated leather articles, including shoes, cannot be decontaminated and should be destroyed.
Eye Exposure: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.